The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Public Safety
Architectural Access Board
One Ashburton Place, Room 1310
Boston Massachusetts 02108-1618
Phone: 617-727-0660
Fax: 617-727-0665
www.mass.gov/dps
Docket Number
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(Office Use Only)
PARKING LOT COMPLAINT FORM
Section 23, 521 CMR
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS FORM IS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE DISCLOSED UPON REQUEST.
1. Location of the parking lot believed to be in violation of the Rules and Regulations:
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City/Town: _________________________________________________________________________
2. Name and address of owner of the parking lot (if known): _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the total number of parking spaces in the lot? _________ How many lots? _______
4. Date when the parking lot was last repainted? ____________________________________
5. Are any handicapped spaces currently provided? _____ yes _____ no. If you answered no, go to #7. If you answered yes, check the following items which you believe are in violation:
____ Van accessible space is not provided. (Section 23.2.2)
____ Handicapped parking spaces are not the closest spaces in the lot to the accessible entrance. (Section 23.3.1)
____ An accessible passenger drop-off area is not provided within 100 feet of an accessible entrance, when handicapped parking spaces are located more than 200 feet from an accessible entrance. (Section 23.3.3)
____ Handicapped parking space is less than 8 feet wide, plus the access aisle. (Section 23.4.1)
____ Handicapped parking space is not level and does not have a uniform, paved or hard packed smooth surface. (Section 23.4.4)
____ Handicapped parking spaces are not marked by high contrast painted lines or delineation. (Section 23.4.5)
____ Access aisle adjacent to handicapped parking space is less 5 feet wide. (Section 23.4.6b)
____ Access aisles are not level. They are not clearly marked by means of diagonal stripes. (Section 23.4.6e)
____ Van accessible space does not have a sign designating it as ôVan Accessible." (Section 23.4.7e)
____ Van accessible spaces are less than 8 feet wide. (Section 23.4.7d)
____ Access aisle of 8 feet is not provided at van accessible space. (Section 23.4.7e)
____ Where sidewalks are provided at handicapped parking spaces, a curb cut is not installed at the access aisle of each handicapped parking space or pair of spaces. (Section 23.5)
____ Handicapped parking space is not identified by a sign indicating that it is reserved:
____ A sign is not located at the head of each space. (Section 23.6.1)
____ The sign is more than 10 feet away. (Section 23.6.1)
____ The sign does not show an international symbol of accessibility. (Section 23.6.2)
____ The sign is not set between 5 feet and 8 feet to the top of the sign. (Section 23.6.4)
____ Accessible route to an accessible entrance is not provided wherever passenger loading zone or parking area is provided. (Section 23.7.1)
____ Passenger loading zones do not provide an access aisle at least 60 inches wide, adjacent and parallel to the vehicle space. (Section 23.7.2)
____ A minimum of 8 feet, 2 inches of vertical clearance is not provided at van accessible spaces and accessible passenger loading zones, and along at least one vehicle access route to such areas from site entrances and exits. (Section 23.4.7a)
____ Valet parking does not provide a passenger loading zone located on an accessible route to the entrance. (Section 23.8)
____ Other (please specify): ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
6. What was the most recent date you observed the violation? _________________________
7. Do you want to receive copies of all correspondence regarding the complaint and be notified of any meetings or hearings? ____ yes ____no
8. Name and address of person/organization filing this complaint (if organization is filing, please provide the Board with the name of a contact person) (required):________________
_________________________________________________________________________
E-mail:___________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________________________________
9. Individual Signature (required): ____________________________________
Date: ____________________
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